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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,049.60, 312,074.40 and 194,927.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,049.60, 312,074.40 and 194,927.60 is: 292,391.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,049.60 : 312,074.40 = 194,927.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,049.60/312,074.40 = 194,927.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,049.60x = 312,074.40 × 194,927.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,049.60x = 60,831,913,813.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,831,913,813.44/208,049.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,391.40

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